What to Do if You are Injured in a Slip and Fall Accident
1. Get the names, addresses and telephone numbers of any witnesses who may have seen you fall. Also be sure to get the names, addresses and phone numbers of any employees who may have seen you fall.
2. Try and remember any statements made by store employees at the time of the accident that can be used later to imply liability. Statements such as, “I was supposed to clean that up,” shows the store management knew a problem existed.
3. Make sure the incident is reported to the store manager.
4. Try to determine the substance that caused you to fall.
5. If you have a cell phone that takes pictures, make sure you take a shot of whatever was on the floor or in the vicinity that caused your accident. If you do not have a cell phone that takes pictures, ask someone nearby to take a picture. Many stores sell disposable cameras that can also be used for this purpose.
6. Try to obtain a copy of the incident report prepared by the manager.
7. Get medical help immediately.
